Sullivan says some of the derailed cars contain hazardous materials, and one was leaking an acid that's used in herbicides and for other purposes. CSX officials, the Virginia State Police, state hazardous material crews and local fire departments were on the scene Saturday afternoon.

Breaks Interstate Park announced that it closed access to the Russell Fork River at the park's Garden Hole and Ratliff Hole sites until officials decide conditions are safe.

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